KR102184605B1 - Pipe machining apparatus with hinge and lifting member and support member for a pipe machining apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pipe processing apparatus 20, wherein the pipe processing apparatus 20 has hinges 424 for causing the two sections 24A, 24D of the pipe processing apparatus 20 to move relative to each other; in particular FIG. 26 To Figure 29). A support member 88 in the form of an adjustable leg with a pad 104 (see in particular FIGS. 4 to 8) can support the pipe processing apparatus 20 on the surface. The support member 388 in the form of a lifting aid with two mutually perpendicular flanges 396, 404 with holes 400, 408 (see in particular FIGS. 18-20) is placed in a horizontal or vertical position (especially FIG. 21 To FIG. 25) lifting of the pipe processing apparatus 20 is allowed, respectively.

Description

A pipe processing device with a hinge and a lifting member and a supporting member for a pipe processing device {PIPE MACHINING APPARATUS WITH HINGE AND LIFTING MEMBER AND SUPPORT MEMBER FOR A PIPE MACHINING APPARATUS}

[Cross reference of related applications]

This application claims priority to pending US Provisional Patent Application No. 61/750,445, filed Jan. 9, 2013, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[Technical field]

The present invention relates generally to a pipe processing apparatus, and more particularly, to a divided frame pipe processing apparatus for processing a large diameter pipe.

There are various different types of pipe processing equipment for carrying out various processing processes on pipes. One such process involves cutting the pipe. Large diameter pipes may also be cut into a split frame pipe processing apparatus comprising two frame halves that surround the pipe from each side and are joined together around the pipe. Such pipe cutters include tools or cutting devices that are moved toward the pipe in small increments during the cutting process to surround the pipe and gradually cut into the pipe. Eventually, after a number of small increments of adjustment towards the pipe, the pipe will be cut completely.

Existing pipe cutting devices are large in size, heavy, and may contain multiple parts, thereby making it difficult to assemble and operate the pipe cutting devices. Moreover, such a pipe cutting device may be difficult to locate around the pipe.

Moreover, due to the roller bearing between the tool carrier and the frame of the pipe processing apparatus, the tool carrier may move relative to the frame during assembly and setup of the pipe processing apparatus. Prior to assembly of a section or halves of the pipe processing apparatus, the section of the pipe processing apparatus has an open end, and the section of the tool carrier may undesirably slide off from the frame section.

Additionally, split frame pipe processing equipment is limited in the way they can join the pipe. The components used to couple the pipe processing equipment to the pipe have limitations that do not provide extensive functionality.

The pipe processing apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of bearings between the tool carrier and the frame to facilitate movement of the tool carrier relative to the pipe. These bearings experience significant stresses and often wear out prematurely due to improper lubrication.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved split frame pipe processing apparatus for processing large diameter pipes.

The invention is defined by the following claims, and nothing in this section should be taken as a limitation to these claims.

In one aspect, a pipe processing apparatus is provided, comprising a first section comprising a first portion of a frame and a first portion of a tool carrier and a second section comprising a second portion of the frame and a second portion of the tool carrier do. The first section and the second section are configured to be joined together around at least a portion of the pipe. The frame is configured to be fixed relative to the pipe, and the tool carrier is configured to move relative to the frame and pipe. The pipe processing apparatus also includes a hinge coupled to the first section and the second section. The hinges are configured to allow movement of the first section and the second section relative to each other around the hinge.

In another aspect, a support member for a pipe processing apparatus is provided. The support member includes an engaging member configured to engage and engage the support member with the pipe processing apparatus, a body coupled to the engaging member and extending therefrom, and a pad coupled to the body and configured to engage a surface for supporting the pipe processing apparatus thereon. Include.

In another aspect, a pipe processing apparatus is provided and includes a frame coupled to and fixed to the pipe, a frame and a tool carrier coupled to and movable relative to the pipe, and a support member coupled to the frame. The support member includes a first flange having a first hole formed therein and a second flange having a second hole formed therein. The support member is configured to be coupled to the lifting mechanism for lifting the pipe processing device.

1 is a top front perspective view of an exemplary pipe processing apparatus, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a top rear perspective view of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1 according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a front view of a portion of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, with a part of which is broken to show the interlocking of the pinion gear and gear rack of the pipe processing apparatus according to one embodiment.
4 is an elevational view of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to an embodiment.
5 is a bottom perspective view of a plurality of support members of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to an embodiment.
6 is a top perspective view of one of the support members shown in FIG. 5 according to an embodiment.
7 is an exploded view of the support member shown in FIG. 6 according to an embodiment.
8 is a cross-sectional view of a support member and a portion of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to an embodiment, taken along a plane parallel to the longitudinal extent of the support member and through the center of the support member. .
FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the exemplary coupling member of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, shown in a first position for coupling the pipe processing apparatus to the outer surface of the pipe, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the engagement member shown in FIG. 9, taken through the center of the engagement member and parallel to the longitudinal extent of the engagement member, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of another exemplary coupling member of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, shown in a first position for coupling the pipe processing apparatus to the outer surface of the pipe, according to one embodiment.
Fig. 12 is a rear perspective view of the coupling member shown in Fig. 11, shown in a second position for coupling the pipe processing apparatus to the inner surface of the pipe, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a portion of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, with a portion of the pipe processing apparatus broken to show a locking member, according to an embodiment.
14 is a perspective view of a locking member shown in FIG. 13 according to an embodiment.
15 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the locking member and pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 13, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the bearing assembly of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, taken along a plane parallel to the longitudinal extent of the bearing assembly and through the center of the bearing member, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 16 of a bearing assembly showing an exemplary oil flow as represented by direction arrows, according to one embodiment.
18 is a perspective view of an exemplary support member of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to an embodiment.
19 is an exploded view of the support member shown in FIG. 18, according to an embodiment.
20 is another perspective view of the support member shown in FIG. 18, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 21 is an elevational view of an exemplary rigging position associated with a section of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to one embodiment, wherein the section of the pipe processing apparatus is oriented in a vertical position. It is an elevation view.
FIG. 22 is a top perspective view of another exemplary rigging position associated with a section of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to one embodiment, with a section of the pipe processing apparatus oriented in a horizontal position. to be.
23 is an elevational view of another exemplary rigging position associated with the two sections of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to one embodiment, with the two sections of the pipe processing apparatus oriented in a vertical posture. It is an elevation view.
FIG. 24 is a top perspective view of another exemplary rigging position associated with the two sections of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to one embodiment, with the two sections oriented in a horizontal posture. It is a plan perspective view.
FIG. 25 is a top perspective view of another exemplary rigging position associated with the overall pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with one embodiment, with the pipe processing apparatus oriented in a horizontal position.
FIG. 26 is a plan perspective view of a hinge of the pipe processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, according to one embodiment, the hinge being shown in a combined position.
FIG. 27 is an elevational view of the pipe processing apparatus and hinge shown in FIG. 26, in accordance with one embodiment, wherein the hinge is shown in a disengaged position.
FIG. 28 is an elevational view of a pipe processing device and a hinge shown in a separated vertical position to enable the pipe processing device to be disposed around the pipe, according to one embodiment.
29 is an enlarged elevational view of a hinge and a portion of the pipe processing apparatus in a separated position, according to one embodiment.
30 is a perspective view of an exemplary pad and a portion of an engagement member, according to one embodiment.
31 is an exploded view of the pad shown in FIG. 30 according to an embodiment.
FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 32-32 of FIG. 30, according to one embodiment.

The invention may be better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description. The elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and emphasis is instead given when illustrating the principles of the invention.

1 to 3, an exemplary embodiment of a pipe processing apparatus 20 configured to process pipes of various diameters is shown. In some exemplary embodiments, the device 20 cuts completely through the pipe. In another exemplary embodiment, the device 20 prepares an end of a pipe for coupling to another pipe. In another exemplary embodiment, the device 20 completely cuts and prepares a pipe for joining to another pipe. The device 20 can be used for a variety of different diameter pipes, such as, for example, about 60 inches, about 75 inches, about 90 inches, about 105 inches, about 120 inches, less than 60 inches, more than 120 inches, or any other pipe diameter. Is configured to cut.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the pipe processing apparatus 20 is formed of four joined together sections 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D and includes a frame 28 and a tool carrier 32. A portion of the frame 28 and the tool carrier 32 are contained within each section 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D, and the four sections 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D together make the frame 28 and tool carrier It includes (32). A drive mechanism 34 is coupled to the periphery 35 of the frame 28, and a pair of pinion gears respectively coupled with a pair of suitable drive motors 44A, 44B, such as air motors with suitable gear reduction means ( 40A, 40B). The frame 28 is configured to be coupled to and fixed to the pipe, and the tool carrier 32 is rotatable with respect to the fixed frame 28 and the pipe. The motors 44A, 44B are configured to rotate the tool carrier 32 relative to the frame 28 via a gear train. The tool carrier 32 has a circular gear rack 56 for interlocking with pinion gears 40A and 40B coupled to motors 44A and 44B. Accordingly, the drive motors 44A, 44B drive the tool carrier 32 relative to the frame 28 through the gear train provided by the pinion gears 40A, 40B and circular gear racks 56 on the tool carrier 32. It can be seen that it is configured to rotate.

The rotatable tool carrier 32 comprises one or more tool supports 48 [2] that support the tool 52 for performing cutting or machining operations on the pipe as the tool 52 rotates circumferentially around the pipe. Two tool supports 48 are shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment. The tool support 48 is coupled to the tool carrier 32 by a plurality of fasteners 116. The machining operation performed by the tool(s) 52 is a straight edge perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the pipe, a slope on the end of the pipe at an angle other than 90 degrees to the longitudinal extent of the pipe and traverse the longitudinal extent. It is also possible to form an edge of a pipe with a negative or arbitrary angle.

The device 20 further comprises a plurality of engaging members 68 that are engageable with the exterior of the pipe and have suitable adjustability for coupling the device 20 to the exterior of the pipe and positioning concentrically or axially. The coupling member 68 is also positionable on the device 20 to engage the interior of the pipe, and is suitably adjustable to engage the device 20 within the interior of the pipe and position it concentrically or axially. The coupling member 68 will be described in more detail below.

The tool carrier 32 is rotatably mounted on the frame 28 by a plurality of roller bearings 72 and supported by the frame. The roller bearing 72 rests in a circular bearing race 76 inside the tool carrier 32. An exemplary race 76 and exemplary roller bearing 72 can be seen in FIGS. 10, 16 and 17 and will be described in more detail below.

The device 20 also includes an advancing mechanism 80 that is adjustable in and out of the path of the advancing member 84 coupled to each tool support 48 to advance the tool 52 towards the pipe.

With continued reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 and further reference to FIGS. 4 to 8, the pipe processing apparatus 20 further includes a plurality of setup legs or support members 88. The support member 88 is used during assembly, setup, or disassembly of the pipe processing device 20 or when the pipe processing device 20 is not in use. The support member 88 supports the device 20 in an elevated position relative to the ground to prevent components protruding from the frame 28 and the tool carrier 32 from contacting and damaging the ground. Additionally, the height provided by the support member 88 positions the device 20 in an more easily accessible ergonomic position for assembly, setup, and disassembly of the device 20.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the device 20 comprises a total of 12 support members 88 with each section 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D comprising three support members 88. Alternatively, the device 20 may include any number of support members 88 as a whole, and furthermore, each section 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D may have any number of support members 88. All such possibilities are intended to be included within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

With particular reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, the plurality of support members 88 are substantially identical in structure and operation. Accordingly, with the understanding that the detailed description and drawings contained herein apply to all support members 88 of the pipe processing apparatus 20, only one of the support members 88 will be described in detail herein.

Each support member 88 includes a body 92, an engaging member 96, an elastic member 100, a pad 104, and an adjustable member 108. The main body 92 has a generally cylindrical shape, and a cavity 112 is formed therein (see Fig. 8). The engaging member 96 is also generally cylindrical in shape, has a smaller width/diameter than the body 92 to provide a lip or shoulder, and is in fluid communication with the cavity 112 and a longitudinal hole therethrough ( 120). The coupling member 96 is located in the cavity 112 at the first end of the body 92, and a portion of the coupling member 96 protrudes past the first end of the body 92 and is attached to the body 92. Are combined. The coupling member 96 may be coupled to the body 92 in a variety of different ways, such as, for example, pressure fit, interference fit, friction fit, welding, bonding, or any other coupling manner. In another exemplary embodiment, the coupling member 96 may be formed integrally with the body 92 as a single part. A portion of the engaging member 96 extending beyond the body 92 is located in a corresponding hole 124 formed in the frame 28 of the device 20. The elastic member 100 is positioned in the groove 128 formed in the coupling member 96 and protrudes slightly past the circumference of the coupling member 96. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the elastic member 100 is an O-ring. Alternatively, elastic member 100 may be a wide variety of other members, all of which are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. The frame hole 124, the coupling member 96 and the elastic member 100 are all to provide a hermetic seal between the elastic member 100 and the inner surface of the frame hole 124, and the elastic member 100 and the frame hole ( Cooperatively dimensioned and configured to secure support member 88 to frame 28 by providing sufficient friction between the inner surfaces of 124. The user must apply a desired amount of force to the support member 88 in a direction away from the frame 28 and out of the hole 124 to remove the support member 88 from the frame hole 124. The body 92 forms an internal thread 132 at its second end for threadingly receiving the external thread formation 136 of the adjustable member 108. The adjustable member 108 may be screwed into or out of the body 92 to adjust the length of the support member 88, thereby providing the ability to adjust the height of the device 20 from the ground. This height adjustability may provide the ability to ensure that the device 20 is flat or level on uneven ground. That is, the lengths of the plurality of support members 88 may be individually adjusted to accommodate the uneven ground surface, or may ensure that the device 20 as a whole is flat or horizontal. The adjustable member 108 is generally spherical or hemispherical in shape and also includes a pad member 140 received within a receptacle 144 within the pad 104. The pad 104 is movable about the adjustable member 108 around three axes (similar to a ball-and-socket coupling), thereby allowing the support member 88 to accommodate uneven ground. And ensure that the support member 88 is generally vertical while the pad 104 may not be horizontal. The pad 104 is configured to engage the ground and provides a relatively large engagement surface area to ensure robustness.

When inserting the engaging member 96 into the frame hole 124, the air present in the frame hole 124 needs to be exhausted therefrom to form a space for the engaging member 96. The airtight seal created between the elastic member 100 and the inner surface of the frame hole 124 prevents air from being exhausted from the frame hole 124 around the circumference of the engaging member 96. When inserting the engaging member 96 into the frame hole 124, if the air is not exhausted from the frame hole 124, the pressure is within the hole 124 to a sufficient degree to prevent insertion of the engaging member 96. It can also rise. The hole 120 formed in the coupling member 96 is in fluid communication with the cavity 112 formed in the body 92. As the engaging member 96 is inserted into the frame hole 124, air is exhausted from the frame hole 124 through the hole 120 formed in the engaging member 96 and into the cavity 112. Cavity 112 is sufficiently dimensioned to receive air exhausting from frame aperture 124 to ensure that the pressure does not rise to a level sufficient to impede insertion of engagement member 96 into aperture 124. By means of the support member 88 receiving air in the frame hole 124, complete insertion of the engaging member 96 into the frame hole 124 is ensured.

Referring now to FIGS. 1, 2, 9 and 10, an exemplary coupling member 68 is shown. As indicated above, the plurality of coupling members 68 are configured to couple the device 20 to a pipe. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 9 and 10, the coupling member 68 is positioned to couple the device 20 to the outer surface of the pipe. Alternatively, the coupling member 68 may be coupled to the frame 28 in a reverse orientation for coupling the device 20 to the inner surface of the pipe.

Referring now to Figures 9 and 10, a single coupling member 68 is shown. The coupling member 68 is substantially identical in structure and operation. Accordingly, with the understanding that the detailed description and drawings contained herein apply to all of the engaging members 68 of the pipe processing apparatus 20, only one of the engaging members 68 will be described in detail herein.

The coupling member 68 is coupled to the frame 28 and extends through an opening 152 formed through the frame 28. Moreover, the longitudinal extent of the engagement member 68 is oriented radially with respect to the central axis 156 of the device 20. The coupling member 68 includes a first support member 160, a second support member 164, a body member 168, a sleeve 172, and a guide member 176. The first support member 160 is coupled to the periphery or circumference 35 of the frame 28 via the fastener 180, and has a cavity 184 configured to receive the body member 168 therein. To form. The first end of the body member 168 is between the shoulder 192 and the cap 196 of the first support member 160 to couple the first end of the body member 168 to the first support member 160. It includes a captured protrusion 188. The cap 196 is fixed in place via a plurality of fasteners 200. The first end of the body member 168 also includes a tool engagement member 204 configured to be engaged by a tool for rotation of the body member 168. The second end of the body member 168 includes an external thread 208 coupled with an internal thread 212 formed on the inner surface of the sleeve 172. A groove 216 is formed on the outer surface of the sleeve 172, and the guide member 176 allows translational movement of the sleeve 172 along the body member 168, but the sleeve 172 relative to the frame 28 It is located in the groove 216 to prevent its rotation. The guide member 176 and the groove 216 are shaped in a complementary shape to ensure a snug fit of the guide member 176 in the groove 216. This tight fit prevents rotation of the sleeve 172 relative to the frame 28. The guide member 176 is firmly fixed to the frame 28 within a hole 220 formed in the frame 28. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the groove 216 has a "V" shape and the guide member 176 has a complementary wedge shape that fits snugly within the "V"-shaped groove 216. Alternatively, the groove 216 and guide member 176 allow the interaction between the groove 216 and the guide member 176 to allow translational movement of the sleeve 172 along the body member 168 and the frame ( 28) may have other complementary shapes, such as square, rectangular, other polygonal shapes, or any other configuration, as long as it prevents rotation of the sleeve 172 relative to 28). Sleeve 172 also includes a foot member 224 at a second end of sleeve 172. The foot member 224 is configured to be coupled to the surface of the pipe. The foot member 224 is further configured to engage and support a pad engageable with the surface of the pipe (described in more detail below with respect to FIGS. 30-32) rather than the foot member 224 engaging the surface of the pipe. The foot member 224 and pad may have a variety of different shapes and may be made of a wide variety of materials depending on the type and size of the pipe to which the device 20 is to be joined.

The second support member 164 is coupled to the inner surface 244 of the frame 28 via a fastener 232 and forms a cavity 236 therethrough in which the sleeve 172 is located. Ends 240 of cavity 236 are complementary in size and shape to the outer periphery of sleeve 172 to provide lateral support to sleeve 172. The engagement between the second support member 164 and the sleeve 172 at the end 240 of the second support member 164 occurs at a distance past the inner surface 244 of the frame 28, thereby Provides support to the sleeve 172 at a greater distance from 28. Without the second support member 164, the lateral support of the sleeve 172 would stop at the inner surface 244 of the frame 28. Thus, the second support member 164 provides additional lateral support to the sleeve 172 and reduces the chance of bending or deformation of the sleeve 172 due to lateral forces.

The length of the coupling member 68 is adjustable to accommodate pipes of different diameters. In order to adjust the length of the engaging member 68, the user engages the tool engaging member 204 of the body member 168 and the tool, and the body member in a desired direction to shorten or extend the length of the engaging member 68. Rotate (168). Rotation of the body member 168 causes the body member 168 to rotate with respect to the frame 28 and the first support member 160. The screw connection between the body member 168 and the sleeve 172 causes the sleeve 172 to be translated relative to the body member 168. The engagement between the guide member 176 and the groove 216 in the sleeve 172 causes the sleeve 172 to be translated, but prevents the sleeve 172 from rotating with the body member 168 relative to the frame 28. prevent. Rotating the body member 168 in one direction causes the sleeve 172 to retract from the pipe into the hole 220 formed in the frame 28, and rotating the body member 168 in the other direction causes the sleeve 172 Extends towards the pipe and out of the hole 220. The use of the second support member 164 is when the device 20 is coupled to a small diameter pipe and the sleeve 172 protrudes from the frame 28 out of the hole 220 by a large distance (see FIGS. 9 and 10 ). As shown) is preferred.

Referring now to FIG. 11, the device 20 may also be coupled to a larger diameter pipe, which requires the sleeve 172 to extend a short distance out of the hole 20 from the frame 28. In this situation, the second support member 164 may not be required. The additional support provided by the second support member 164 may not be required when the sleeve 172 extends a short distance from the inner surface 244 of the frame 28. Moreover, in some cases where the diameter of the pipe is very similar to the central opening of the device 20 formed by the inner surface 244 of the frame 28, the sleeve 172 is preferably into the hole 220 in the frame 28. It may need to be evacuated. In this case, the second support member 164 will prevent the sleeve 172 from retracting into the hole 220 in the amount necessary to accommodate this large diameter pipe, so the second support member will not be used. .

As indicated above, the coupling member 68 is framed in a reverse orientation or position relative to that shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 9 to 11, to couple the device 20 to the inner surface of the pipe. (28) may also be combined. Referring to FIG. 12, an exemplary coupling member 68 is coupled to the frame 28 in an inverse position to couple the device 20 to the inner surface of the pipe. In this position, the first support member 160 is coupled to the inner surface 244 of the frame 28, and the sleeve 172 extends out of the hole 220 and beyond the circumference 35 of the frame 28. The foot member 224 is positioned on the outside of the frame 28 for engagement with the inner surface of the pipe. The second support member 164 is not shown in FIG. 12. However, the second support member 164 may also be used with the coupling member 68 in this position and will be coupled to the perimeter 35 of the frame 28. In this position, the length of the engaging member 68 is adjusted in the same manner as described above.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 13-15, a locking member 248 is shown to prevent movement of the tool carrier 32 relative to the frame 28. It may be desirable to prevent the tool carrier 32 from being moved relative to the frame 28 during assembly, setup, or disassembly of the device 20, and/or when the device 20 is not in use. When the device 20 is assembled or disassembled, the device 20 is in a plurality of separate sections 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D with open ends. The tool carrier portion contained within each section may rotate relative to the frame portion contained within each section and slide out of it. It is desirable to keep the tool carrier portion and the frame portion together so that they do not move relative to each other during assembly of the sections 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D. The locking member 248 prevents the tool carrier 32 from being moved relative to the frame 28. In the exemplary embodiment shown (see FIG. 1 ), the two sections 24B and 24D comprise a locking member 248. Alternatively, any number of sections may include locking members 248.

The locking member 248 is movable between a locked position in which the tool carrier 32 is prevented from being moved relative to the frame 28 and an unlocked position in which the tool carrier 32 is movable relative to the frame 28. The device 20 includes a first indicia 252 indicating the location of the locked position and a second indicia 256 indicating the location of the unlocked position. The tool carrier 32 forms a tool carrier hole 260 near the first mark 252, and the frame 28 forms a frame hole 264. The device 20 further comprises an insertion member 268 positioned between the frame 28 and the tool carrier 32 and defining an insertion hole 272 therethrough. Insertion member 268 is secured in place with respect to frame 28, and insertion hole 272 always aligns with frame hole 264. The tool carrier 32 is movable relative to the frame 28 and thus the tool carrier hole 260 is movable relative to the aligned insertion hole 272 and frame hole 264. The frame aperture 264 includes a first portion 276 having a first diameter and a second portion 280 having a second diameter greater than the first diameter. A shoulder 284 is provided at the transition from the first portion 276 to the second portion 280 of the frame hole 264.

A wide variety of different types of locking members may be used with the device 20 to prevent movement of the tool carrier 32 relative to the frame 28, all such possibilities are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the locking member 248 includes a handle 288, a housing 292, a plunger 296, a biasing member, and a pair of movable projections 300. The handle 288 is located at one end of the housing 292 and the handle 288 and the housing 292 together form a locking member cavity 304 in which the plunger 296 is located. The plunger 296 is movable within the cavity 304 and is biased towards the handle end of the locking member 248 by a biasing member. The user presses the plunger 296 into the cavity 304 against the biasing force of the biasing member, and the biasing member will return the plunger 296 outward to its pre-pressed position. The second end of the plunger 296 is positioned between two protrusions 300 captured in an opening formed in the second end of the housing 292. The protrusion 300 is movable with respect to the housing 292 within the opening. The second end of the plunger 296 includes a first portion having a first width or diameter and a second portion having a second width or diameter less than the first width or diameter. When the plunger 296 is not pressed, the first portion of the plunger 296 is aligned with the protrusion 300, and the protrusion 300 is deflected out of the opening. When the plunger 296 is pressed, the second portion of the plunger 296 is aligned with the protrusion 300 and it is possible for the protrusion 300 to move within the opening toward the center of the housing 292. The second width or diameter limits the range in which the protrusion 300 can move inward.

To position the locking member 248 and device 20 in the locked position, the tool carrier hole 260 is aligned with the pre-aligned frame and insertion holes 264, 272, and the locking member 248 is aligned. It is inserted into the holes 260, 264, 272. In some exemplary embodiments, the plunger 296 allows the protrusion 300 to move inwardly into the housing 292 to allow the locking member 248 to pass all the way into the aligned holes 260, 264, 272. May need to be pressed to do it. In this exemplary embodiment, the protrusion 300 extends sufficiently past the housing 292 to prevent the locking member 248 from being inserted all the way into the holes 260, 264, 272, and of pressing the plunger 296. Failure will keep the protrusion 300 in the elongated position. Once the locking member 248 is completely inserted into the aligned holes 260, 264, 272 and the protrusion 300 is positioned within the second part 280 of the frame hole 264, the protrusion 300 You can also move outward to the location that you have been. With the plunger 296 in its depressed position, the first portion of the plunger 296 is aligned with the protrusion 300 and the protrusion 300 is deflected out of the opening. In this position, the protrusion 300 prevents the locking member 248 from being removed from the aligned holes 260, 264, 272. Any effort to pull the locking member 248 out of the aligned holes 260, 264, 272 will cause the protrusion 300 to engage the shoulder 284, which from the aligned holes 260, 264, 272 It will prevent any retraction of the locking member 248. The locking member 248 and device 20 are now in the locked position.

In order to move the locking member 248 and device 20 from the locked position to the unlocked position, the user presses the plunger 296 to align the second portion of the plunger 296 with the protrusion 300, thereby Allow 300 to move within the opening towards the center of housing 292. The user then pulls the locking member 248 in a direction outside the aligned holes 260, 264, 272, which engages the protrusion 300 with the shoulder 284 and the shoulder 284 is the protrusion 300 Into the opening formed in the housing 292. The user is able to completely retract the locking member 248 from the aligned holes 260, 264, 272 with the protrusions 300 in their inward or retracted positions. With the locking member 248 fully retracted from the aligned holes 260, 264, 272, the locking member 248 and device 20 are now in the unlocked position.

Device 20 also includes a storage location for locking member 248 when not in use. The storage location is near the second mark 256 and is formed by a storage hole 308 formed in the frame 28. The storage hole 308 includes a first portion 312 having a first width or diameter and a second portion 316 having a second width or diameter greater than the first width or diameter. A shoulder 320 is provided at the transition from the first portion 312 and the second portion 316 of the storage hole 308. The locking member 248 may be inserted into the storage hole 308 in the same manner as it was inserted into the aligned holes 260, 264, 272 in the locked position. When the locking member 248 is fully positioned within the storage hole 308 and the projection 300 is within the second portion 316 of the storage hole 308, the plunger 296 may be released and the projection 300 Deflected outward of the hole. The locking member 248 is now in the storage position and cannot be removed unless the user presses the plunger 296.

In some exemplary embodiments, insertion hole 272 has a size tolerance that is tighter or closer to the size of locking member housing 292 than tool carrier hole 260 and frame hole 264. In this way, the tool carrier hole 260 and the frame hole 264 may be slightly looser around the locking member housing 292 than the insertion hole 272, and the tightly tolerated tool carrier hole 260 and frame Significant time and cost to provide the aperture 264 is avoided. With the insertion hole 272 tightly toleranced to the locking member housing 292, the insertion member 268 will provide lateral support to the locking member 248. It is generally more time efficient and cost effective to tightly tolerate the insertion hole 272 than the tool carrier hole 260 and frame hole 264.

Referring now to FIGS. 16 and 17, an exemplary roller bearing 72 of the device 20 is shown. The device 20 includes a plurality of roller bearings 72, but since the roller bearings 72 are substantially identical in structure and operation, only one is illustrated herein.

Each roller bearing 72 includes a spindle 324, a roller 328, and a bearing assembly 332 in one phase between the spindle 324 and the roller 328. In operation, the spindle 324 is oriented generally horizontally. The spindle 324 is coupled to the tool carrier 32 and the rollers 328 are positioned within a raceway 76 to engage the frame 28. In the exemplary embodiment shown, roller 328 is a “V”-shaped roller 328 comprising two slopes 336 and a peak or vertex 340, where the two slopes 336 converge. . A cavity 344 is formed between the roller 328 and the spindle 324 and two bearing assemblies 332 are located within the cavity 344. The bearing assembly 332 facilitates smooth movement of the rollers 328 around the spindle 324.

The spindle 324 also defines a lubricant cavity 348 therein. The lubricant cavity 348 is formed in the first end 352 of the spindle 324 and extends in a significant amount through the spindle 324 towards the second end 356 of the spindle 324, and the second end ( 356) and stops. A pressure relief vent or plug 358 is positioned within the lubricant cavity 348 to seal the lubricant cavity 348 when required and vent excess pressure when required. The lubricant cavity 348 is parallel and is centrally located in the spindle 324 about the central longitudinal axis 360. The lubricant cavity 348 is generally cylindrical in shape, with a first portion 364 having a first diameter, a second portion 368 having a second diameter less than the first diameter, a third portion less than the first and second diameters. A third portion 372 having a diameter, and a fourth portion 376 having a fourth diameter smaller than the first, second and third diameters. The fourth portion 376 is located near the second end 356 of the lubricant cavity 348 and extends generally perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 360 of the spindle 324. The fourth portion 376 is formed on the side 380 of the spindle 324 and is in fluid communication with the cavity 344 between the spindle 324 and the roller 328.

The configuration of the lubricant cavity 348 shown herein is only an exemplary configuration, and it is possible for the lubricant cavity 348 to have a wide variety of different configurations, and all such possibilities are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. . For example, the lubricant cavity 348 may include any number of portions (including one portion) having a diameter of any size. Further, for example, the lubricant cavity 348 includes, but is not limited to, a square cross-sectional shape, a triangular cross-sectional shape, an elliptical cross-sectional shape, or any other polygonal or arcuately perimetered cross-sectional shape. Thus, it can have a shape other than a cylindrical shape (having a circular cross-sectional shape).

With particular reference to FIG. 17, the pressure relief vent 358 is removed, the lubricant is injected into the lubricant cavity 348 at the first end 352 of the spindle 324, and the lubricant is shown by arrow 384. As is, the lubricant flows into the cavity 348. A desired amount of lubricant is introduced into the lubricant cavity 348 to provide sufficient lubrication to the roller bearing 72. A fourth portion 376 of the lubricant cavity 348 facilitates lubricant flow into a cavity 344 formed between the spindle 324 and the roller 328, which causes the bearing assembly 332 to be lubricated. An overflow hole 386 is formed in the spindle 324 to allow excess lubricant to flow out of the cavity 348 and therethrough, as shown by arrow 387. The overflow hole 386 is in fluid communication with the cavity 348. In some exemplary embodiments, it may be desirable to only partially fill the lubricant cavity 348. For example, it may be desirable to fill approximately half of the lubricant cavity 348. After the lubricant cavity 348 is sufficiently filled, the pressure relief vent 358 is inserted into the lubricant cavity 348.

Referring now to FIGS. 18-20, an exemplary support member 388 of the device 20 is shown. The device 20 includes a plurality of support members 388 coupled to the perimeter or perimeter 35 of the frame 28. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the device 20 includes a total of eight support members 388, with two support members 388 being coupled to each of the sections 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D. . In another exemplary embodiment, the device 20 may, in total, include any number of support members 388, and include any number of support members in each section 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D. You may. The support member 388 is substantially identical in structure and operation. Thus, with the understanding that the detailed description and drawings contained herein apply to all of the support members 388 of the pipe processing apparatus 20, only one of the support members 388 will be described in detail herein.

Each support member 388 is firmly coupled to the frame 28 with a pair of fasteners 392. The support member 388 includes a first flange 396 defining a first hole 400 therethrough and a second flange 404 defining a second hole 408 therethrough. The first flange 396 and the second flange 404 are generally perpendicular to each other. The first flange 396 is generally parallel to the front face 412 of the tool carrier 32 and is generally perpendicular to the central axis 156 of the device 20. The second flange 404 is generally perpendicular to the front face 412 of the tool carrier 32 and extends parallel to the central axis 156 of the device 20.

As indicated above, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, each section 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D includes two support members 388. The support members 388 of each section are generally mirror-symmetric images of each other with respect to a vertical plane extending along the central axis 156. The support member 388 is used during assembly, setup, disassembly and operation of the device 20. The support member 388 provides more flexibility and makes it easier to assemble, set up, disassemble, and manipulate the device 20. The device 20 and its components may be lifted and manipulated with a variety of different types of powered lifting mechanisms. Moreover, a variety of different types of hardware may be used between the device 20 and the lifting mechanism to couple the device 20 to the lifting mechanism. The exemplary lifting mechanisms and hardware described and illustrated herein are not intended as limitations on this specification.

Referring now to FIGS. 21-25, an exemplary use of the support member 388 during assembly, setup, disassembly and operation of the device 20 will be described and illustrated.

With particular reference to FIG. 21, a single section 24A of the device 20 is shown and shown lifted in a vertical position. Exemplary hardware for coupling section 24 to a lifting mechanism is shown, but is not intended to be limiting. Exemplary hardware includes a pair of engaging members 416 coupled to a first flange 396 of a support member 388. The support member 388 is properly positioned on the section 24A to position the center of gravity of the section 24A at equal intervals between the support members 388 so that the section 24A is as shown in FIG. Assures that it is lifted in a horizontal manner.

Referring now to FIG. 22, the support member 388 also provides the ability to lift the device 20 and its components in a horizontal position as well as a vertical position. 22 shows a single section 24A of the device 20 that is lifted in a horizontal position. Exemplary hardware for coupling section 24A to a lifting mechanism is shown, but is not intended to be limiting. Exemplary hardware includes two engaging members 416 coupled to the second flange 404 of the support member 388, one of the engaging members 416 being coupled to the engaging member 68. The support member 388 and the engagement member 68 are positioned on the section 24A by properly positioning the center of gravity of the section 24A so that the section 24A is in a horizontal manner as shown in FIG. To ensure that it is lifted.

With particular reference to FIG. 23, two joined together sections 24A and 24B of the device 20 are shown and shown lifted in a vertical position. Exemplary hardware for coupling the two sections 24A, 24B to a lifting mechanism is shown, but is not intended to be limiting. Exemplary hardware includes a pair of engaging members 416, one engaging member 416 being coupled to a first flange 396 of one of the support members 388 in the first section 24A, and the other The coupling member 416 is coupled to the first flange 396 of one of the support members 388 in the second section 24A. The support member 388 is suitably positioned on the sections 24A, 24B, positioning the center of gravity of the sections 24A, 24B joined together at equal intervals on the support member 388 to position the sections 24A, 24B. This ensures that it is lifted in a horizontal manner as shown in FIG. 23.

Referring now to FIG. 24, two joined together sections 24A and 24B of the device 20 are shown and shown lifted in a horizontal position. Exemplary hardware for coupling the two sections 24A, 24B to a lifting mechanism is shown, but is not intended to be limiting. Exemplary hardware includes three engaging members 416, two engaging members 416 being coupled to the second flange 404 of the support member 388 in the first section 24A, and a third engaging member 416 is coupled to the second flange 404 of one of the support members 388 in the second section 24B. A winch or come-along 420 is also shown in FIG. 24. The support member 388 is properly positioned on the two sections 24A, 24B to properly position the center of gravity of the sections 24A, 24B joined together so that the two sections 24A, 24B are shown in FIG. Ensure that it is lifted in a horizontal manner as shown in.

Referring now to Fig. 25, a fully assembled device 20 is shown comprising four joined together sections 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D. The device 20 is shown lifting in a horizontal position. Exemplary hardware for coupling device 20 to a lifting mechanism is shown, but is not intended to be limiting. Exemplary hardware includes four engaging members 416, which are coupled to the second flanges 404 of the four support members 388 on the device 20. The coupling member 416 is coupled to one of the support members 388 in each of the sections 24A, 24B, 24C, and 24D. The support member 388 is suitably positioned on the four sections 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D to properly position the center of gravity of the sections 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D joined together to provide the device 20 To ensure that it is lifted in a horizontal manner as shown in FIG. 25.

One or more sections of the device 20 or the entire assembled device 20 may be lifted in various manners and orientations using the support member 388, and these manners and orientations, which have been described and shown above, are by way of example only, It should be understood that it is not intended to be limiting. Any and all possibilities of using the support member 388 to lift one or more sections or the entire assembled device 20 are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Referring now to FIGS. 1, 2 and 26-29, the device 20 includes a hinge 424 configured to assist in positioning the device 20 around a pipe. Hinge 424 includes a lever 428, an arm member 432 (which acts together as a two-way ratchet member), a pair of upright flange members 436, and a pair of lateral flange members 440. . The lever 428 is coupled to the arm member 432, and the arm member 432 is positioned within the housing 444 and the cavity 452 formed in the housing 444, and a pair of telescopic engagement arms 448 that are movable. Includes. The distal end of the engagement arm 448 includes a hole 456 through it aligned with a hole 460 formed in the upright flange member 436, and each set of aligned holes 456, 460 comprises an arm member 432 ) To be coupled to the upper end of the upright flange member 436 therethrough to receive a fastener or coupling pin 464. The engagement pin 464 allows rotation between the upright member 436 and the arm member 432 around the engagement pin 464. The lever 428 is ratcheted in the first direction to pull the arm 448 inward, thereby shortening the arm 448, or ratcheting it in the second direction to press the arm 448 outward. Thus, the arm 448 can also be extended by this.

The upright flange member 436 also includes a hole 468 therethrough aligned with a hole 472 formed at the corresponding end of the lateral flange member 440. Engagement pins 476 are located within each set of aligned holes 468 and 472 to couple upright flange members 436 to lateral flange members 440. Another coupling pin 480 is positioned in the aligned hole to overlap the ends of the two lateral flange members 440. The two lateral flange members 440 are rotatable with respect to each other around the coupling pins 480. The two lateral flange members 440 are coupled to the frame 28 with a pair of fasteners 484 and 488, respectively. Fasteners 484 pass through round holes formed in each lateral flange member 440 shaped similar to the diameter of fasteners 484. Fasteners 488 pass through elongated slots 489 formed in each lateral flange member 440. The fasteners 488 may be unscrewed to disengage each lateral flange member 440 from the frame 28 (described in more detail below).

As mentioned above, the hinge 424 assists in coupling the device 20 around the pipe. The hinge 424 allows the fully assembled device 20 to be divided in half and opens around the hinge 424 (see Fig. 28). With particular reference to FIG. 26, the hinge 424 is shown in the first position with the device 20 in the closed position, and the two lateral flange members 440 are frame 28 by fasteners 484, 488. ), and the telescopic engagement arm 448 extends outwardly, the upright flange member 436 is generally vertical, and the lateral flange member 440 is generally horizontal.

Referring to Figure 27, to begin opening the device 20, the lateral flange member 440 associated with the fastener 488 is removed from the frame 28 by loosening the two associated fasteners 488. It is uncoupled.

Referring now to FIGS. 28 and 29, a lifting mechanism or some other suitable drive mechanism is coupled to the two support members 388 as shown in FIG. 28 to provide additional vertical support. After the lateral flange member 440 is disengaged from the frame 28, the coupling mechanism 490 (e.g., a U.S.A. filed January 9, 2013, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference). (Such as the coupling mechanism disclosed in patent application 61/750,447 and any U.S. patent application claiming priority to this provisional patent application) is used to initiate the separation and hinged engagement of the two halves. The fastener 488 moves within the slot 489 as the two halves move apart due to the engagement mechanism 490. Next, the two fasteners 488 are tightened to reconnect the lateral flange member 440 to the frame 28. The lever 428 is then ratcheted in a first direction to pull the arm 448 inward and cause the two halves to be spaced apart. The two lateral flange arms 440 rotate relative to each other about the engagement pin 480. Lever 428 continues to be ratcheted until the two halves are separated by the desired amount. Hinge 424 allows proper separation of the two halves of the device 20 and holds the upper ends of the two halves closely together in a suitable position for rejoining the two ends together.

With particular reference to FIG. 28, the device 20 is sufficiently separated to allow positioning of the device 20 around the pipe. In order to re-engage the two halves of the device 20 together, a ratchet switch is switched on to the lever, causing the lever 428 to ratchet in the opposite direction. The lever 428 is ratcheted in the opposite direction, thereby urging the arm 448 outward and rotating the lateral flange member 440 down again toward their horizontal posture. As the ends approach each other, the fasteners 488 are again unscrewed to disengage each lateral flange member 440 from the frame 28. The engagement mechanism 490 is used to move the ends of the two halves together again, thereby causing the fastener 488 to move within the slot 489. When the ends of the two halves are re-engaged, the fastener 488 is tightened again. This process may be repeated as needed to selectively couple and disengage the device 20 around the pipe.

Referring now to FIGS. 30-32, an exemplary pad 493 is shown coupled to the sleeve 172 of the engagement member 68. The pad 493 engages the surface of the pipe and is configured to assist in coupling the pipe processing device 20 to the pipe. The pipe processing apparatus 20 includes a plurality of engaging members 68, all of which are configured to include a pad 493. Thus, only one of the coupling members 68 and the pad 493 will be shown and described herein.

The pad 493 includes a housing 494, an adjustment member 495, a pair of washers 496, a cap 497, a pair of cap fasteners 498, and an engagement member 499. The housing 494 is coupled to the end of the sleeve 172 and defines a cavity 501 configured to receive the first hole 500 and the engagement member 499 in which the adjustment member 495 is located. The adjustment member 495 includes an external thread 502 received within an engagement member cavity 503 that includes an internal thread 504 that is complementary to an external thread 502 on the adjustment member 495. One washer 496 is located above the head of the adjustment member 495 and one washer 496 is located below the head of the adjustment member 495. Housing 494 also defines second and third apertures 505 and 506 configured to receive cap fasteners 498 to couple cap 497 to housing 494. The cap 497 includes a pair of mating holes 507 aligned with the second and third holes 505 and 506 in the housing 494 to receive the cap fastener 498. The cap 497 also forms a tool engagement portion 508 aligned with the head of the adjustment member 495 so that the tool approaches and rotates the adjustment member 495 when the cap 497 is engaged to the housing 494. do. Rotation of the adjustment member 495 causes the engagement member 499 to be translated along the adjustment member 495. Rotation of the adjustment member 495 in the first direction moves the engagement member 499 in the first direction, and the rotation of the adjustment member 495 in the second direction moves the engagement member 499 in the second direction. . Adjustment of the engagement member 499 assists in axially positioning the machine relative to the pipe.

The components and consequent functions of the pipe processing apparatus contained herein are configured to be included in the pipe processing apparatus of any size to process pipes of any size and operate in the same manner, thereby providing modular capabilities to the present invention. Provides. That is, for example, whether the pipe processing device is configured to cut a 60 inch or 120 inch pipe, a support member or setup leg, a mating member for coupling to the inner or outer surface of the pipe, locking member, roller bearing lubrication Features, support members used to lift the pipeworking device, the way of lifting the sections of the device, the way of assembling, and the way of manipulating, the hinges, etc. are all included in the pipeworking machine of any possible size and in the same way. It is configured to work.

For example, the use of any orientation or directional term herein such as "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "back", "left", "right", "side", etc. It should be understood that it is not intended to imply only a single orientation of the associated items or to limit the invention in any way. The use of these orientation or directional terms is intended to assist in understanding the principles disclosed herein and to correspond to the exemplary orientations shown in the figures. For example, the pipe processing apparatus may be used in any orientation, and the use of this term is intended to correspond to the exemplary orientation of the pipe processing apparatus shown in the figures. The use of these terms in connection with a pipe processing apparatus is not intended to limit the pipe processing apparatus to a single orientation or to limit the pipe processing apparatus in any way.

The summary of the present specification is provided to enable the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the spirit or meaning of the claims. Furthermore, in the above detailed description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments to streamline the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed claims require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Accordingly, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

While various embodiments of the invention have been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other embodiments and implementations are possible within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited except in terms of the appended claims and their equivalents.

20: pipe processing equipment 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D: section
28: frame 32: tool carrier
34: drive mechanism 35: peripheral portion
40A, 40B: pinion gear 44A, 44B: drive motor
48: tool support 52: tool

Claims (18)

As a support member for a pipe processing apparatus,
An engaging member configured to engage and engage the support member with the pipe processing apparatus;
A body coupled to the coupling member and extending from the coupling member; And
A pad coupled to the body and configured to engage a surface supporting the pipe processing device
Including,
Wherein the engaging member comprises an elastic member configured to engage with the pipe processing device. The method of claim 1, wherein a recess is formed on an outer surface of the coupling member, the recess surrounds the entire circumference of the coupling member, and the elastic member is an O-ring located at least partially within the recess. Support member. The support member of claim 1, further comprising an adjustable member configured to adjust the length of the support member. The support member according to claim 3, wherein the adjustable member is coupled between the pad and the body. The method of claim 4, wherein the main body includes a thread, the adjustable member comprises a thread complementary to and screwed to the thread of the main body, and the adjustable member adjusts the length of the support member to be adjusted. A support member that is rotatable with respect to the body to screw the possible member toward or away from the body. As a support member for a pipe processing apparatus,
A body including a first end and a second end;
An engaging member coupled to the first end of the body and extending from the first end of the body, configured to engage the pipe processing device and configured to couple the support member to the pipe processing device; And
A pad coupled to the second end of the body, extending past the second end of the body, and configured to engage a surface supporting the pipe processing apparatus
Including,
Wherein the body forms an air exhaust cavity therein, and the engagement member defines a hole and is in fluid communication with the air exhaust cavity through the hole. The method of claim 1,
The support member wherein the pad is movable along three axes. The method of claim 6,
The support member in which the air exhaust cavity of the main body has a larger volume than the hole of the coupling member. The method of claim 6,
The hole formed in the coupling member has a first diameter along a first surface, the air exhaust cavity of the main body has a second diameter along a second surface parallel to the first surface, and the second diameter is the second diameter. A support member larger than 1 diameter. The method of claim 6,
The engaging member is at least partially located in the air exhaust cavity of the body when coupled to the first end of the body, and the hole extends longitudinally through the engaging member to fluidly communicate with the air exhaust cavity of the body. The support member that becomes. The supporting member according to claim 10, wherein the engaging member includes a first end and a second end, and the hole is formed in the engaging member from a first end of the engaging member to a second end of the engaging member. . The method of claim 6,
Wherein the coupling member has a first size and the body has a second size greater than the first size so as to provide a shoulder between the coupling member and the body. As a pipe processing device,
A frame forming a hole therein;
A tool carrier movably coupled to the frame and configured to support a tool; And
Support member
Including,
The support member,
A body including a first end and a second end;
A coupling member coupled to the first end of the body and extending from the first end of the body; And
A pad coupled to the second end of the body and configured to engage a surface supporting the pipe processing device
Including,
The support member is optional in the frame such that the coupling member is at least partially positioned in the hole of the frame so that the support member is coupled to the frame and the coupling member is removed from the hole to disengage the support member from the frame. Is combined with,
The support member further includes an elastic member engaged with the coupling member,
The elastic member is a pipe processing apparatus in which the support member is coupled to the frame and is positioned in a hole of the frame and is engaged with the frame. The method of claim 13, wherein the pipe processing device is an operating state in which the pipe processing device is connected to a pipe and is configured to process a pipe, and a non-operating state in which the pipe processing device is not connected to the pipe and cannot process the pipe. Wherein the support member is coupled to the frame when the pipe processing device is in a non-operating state. The pipe processing apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the support member is coupled to the frame only when the pipe processing apparatus is in a non-operating state. The method of claim 13, wherein the hole formed in the frame is one of a plurality of holes formed in the frame, the support member is one of a plurality of support members, and one of the plurality of support members is formed in the frame. Pipe processing apparatus, which may be positioned at least partially in each of the plurality of holes. The method of claim 13, wherein the coupling member has a first size and the body has a second size greater than the first size to provide a shoulder between the coupling member and the body, and the hole is larger than the first size. And having a third size that is larger and smaller than the second size, wherein the shoulder engages the frame when the engaging member is coupled to the frame. 18. The pipe processing apparatus of claim 17, wherein the first size is a first diameter, the second size is a second diameter, and the third size is a third diameter.

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